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Elbe Philharmonic Hall, HafenCity and Speicherstadt tour

3.6(15 reviews)Hamburg, Germany
2hDurationGerman, EnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

This tour involves exploring the architectural highlights of the HafenCity and Speicherstadt districts, including the Elbe Philharmonic Hall. Participants will learn about the history of the area as they walk through its development over time. The tour is suitable for those interested in architecture and history. It may not suit individuals seeking a fast-paced experience. Before booking, consider the walking involved and check if the tour operates in inclement weather.

Itinerary

1

HafenCity

In the narrower sense, HafenCity is the project name for the roughly 157 hectare area on the Großer Grasbrook, which was once part of the free port. By the beginning of the 2030s, residential units for up to 14,000 people [2], up to 3,000 hotel rooms and workplaces for up to 45,000 people, primarily in the office and service sector, are to be created on the site. In addition, up to 10,000 pupils and students as well as around 50,000 customers and tourists are calculated per day, so that once it is completed, over 120,000 people are expected to enliven the district every day. It is currently one of the largest inner-city urban development projects in Europe.

2

Speicherstadt

Hamburg's warehouse district is the world's largest historic warehouse complex, located in the port of Hamburg. It covers the area between Bäumenall and Oberhafen. It has been a listed building since 1991 and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since July 5, 2015 with the neighboring Kontorhaus district under the name Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus district with Chilehaus.

3

Miniatur Wunderland

The Miniatur Wunderland (own spelling) in Hamburg is the largest model railway system in the world. It is located in the historic warehouse district and is operated by Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg GmbH. A total of 15.715 kilometers of tracks (as of August 2019) [2] [3] on a scale of 1:87 (nominal size H0; corresponds in reality to approximately 1,367 kilometers of track) lie on the 1499 square meter system area, on which around 1,040 digitally controlled trains run.

4

Spicy's Gewuerzmuseum

Spicy’s Spice Museum is a private museum founded in 1991 in Hamburg. With 152,000 visitors in 2007, it is one of the city's most popular museums.

5

Elbphilharmonie

The Elbphilharmonie ("Elphi" for short) [1] [2] is a concert hall in Hamburg that was completed in November 2016. It was planned with the aim of creating a new landmark for the city and a “cultural monument for all”. [3] [4] [5] The 110 meter high building in the HafenCity district is located on the right bank of the Norderelbe at the head of the Großer Grasbrooks between the mouths of the Sandtorhafen and Grasbrookhafen basins. It was built using the shell of the former Kaispeicher A (built in 1963). A modern structure with a glass facade was placed on this base, reminiscent of sails, water waves, icebergs or a quartz crystal. The location at Kaiserhöft is characterized by the former industrial use of the port and the neo-Gothic brick architecture of the Speicherstadt.

6

Konig der Lowen (The Lion King)

German production celebrated its premiere in Hamburg. The musical has been shown in the Theater im Hafen Hamburg since December 2, 2001 and on January 14, 2014 the anniversary of the 5000th performance was celebrated. Since the theater can also be reached via a direct ferry feeder, some of the passenger ferries are painted in the colors of the musical or even named after the characters in the play (such as the Nala and sister ship Rafiki).

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Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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